Paul George Named Cover Athlete for NBA 2K16 Mobile App

Paul George Named Cover Athlete for NBA 2K16 Mobile App

Despite missing most of last season due to injury, Pacers All-Star Paul George’s brand remains strong. George has several national endorsements with companies like Papa John’s and Gatorade (he filmed a commercial for the latter right here at Bankers Life Fieldhouse earlier this week).

George earned more recognition on Thursday, when the world’s most popular basketball video game announced that George would have a prominent role in its latest version:

George will be the cover athlete for the game’s mobile companion app. The free app allows users to earn extra virtual currency (VC), which they can then use to unlock various features and upgrades inside the video game. The app also has a chat feature that allows players to talk with fellow gamers.

The app is scheduled to launch on Oct. 1, two days after the video game’s release on Sept. 29. This year’s version of the game has three different cover athletes: reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry, New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis, and Houston Rockets guard James Harden.

Between those three players and now George, NBA 2K16 is making a very apparent decision to base their marketing around the NBA’s young stars (all four players are between the ages of 22 and 27). Each of those four players figures to have a strong chance at landing a spot on the United States men’s national team that will compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

While George will grace the cover of the 2K16 mobile app, several of his teammates are eagerly awaiting the game’s release. A few Pacers players have already shared their player ratings for the new game via social media.

From 2K Sports:

2K today announced that NBA 2K16, this year’s iteration of the top-rated video game simulation series for the last 15 years*, will extend more opportunities for fans to experience the franchise with the MyNBA2K16 Companion app. Launching on October 1, 2015, MyNBA2K16 will feature two-time NBA All-Star Paul George as its inaugural cover star.

“I’ve been a long-time fan of the NBA 2K series and love staying close to the game when I’m on the road,” said MyNBA2K16 cover athlete Paul George. “Being selected as the face of MyNBA2K16 is the perfect opportunity to stay connected with the game, as well as represent the NBA 2K franchise.”

Keeping with the series’ commitment to authenticity, MyNBA2K16 will provide fans a chance to stay constantly connected to NBA 2K, packing new features including MyCAREER display, MyPLAYER store, more ways to earn Virtual Currency and all-new episodes of 2KTV into the mobile experience.MyNBA2K16 will also include the collectible card game MyTEAM Mobile, where gamers can collect their favorite NBA athlete cards and challenge competitors globally in quick games, season tournaments and in-game special events.

MyNBA2K16 includes the NBA 2K themed card game, MyTEAM Mobile, which allows players to collect their favorite NBA player cards to challenge other competitors across the world in exhibition games, season tournaments and in-game special events. Fans will be able to earn Virtual Currency for NBA 2K16 via the MyNBA2K16 Companion app, creating a seamless cross-platform NBA 2K experience for fans on the go.